BookBundle Program

The BookBundle program takes the hassle out of getting your required course materials by having the Longwood University Store prepare these materials for you. This allows every enrolled student access to all required materials on or before day one of class. Once you have selected your courses, your course list will be sent to the Longwood University Store. The Longwood University Store gets everything ready for you. All you need to do is check your school email for how to access your course materials for the term. The low program fee is charged directly to your student account for easy payment each semester.

Your campus is participating in the BookBundle program to save students up to 60% on required course materials! While all undergraduate students are automatically enrolled, you have the opportunity to opt-out or opt back in during the drop-add period. Students who would like to review the option to opt-out of the program, please review the FAQ titled “Is the program required or can I opt-out of the program”.

Once you register for your courses, the Longwood University Store will get everything ready for you! You will receive confirmation emails sharing details to access digital materials in the learning management system. If you have physical materials, the Longwood University Store will email your student address with information on when and where to pick up your materials.

There are many benefits to students, including:

• Up to 60% savings on required course materials. 
• Billing direct to student accounts for easy payment.
• Required course materials available day one with no waiting in line with heavy books.  
• Digital platforms offer key features such as: highlighting, flash cards & note-sharing, leading to greater success in the course. 
• Reduced stress related to finding and purchasing the correct course materials.

Yes! Students can save up to 60% based on savings at other schools and thanks to the Longwood University Store relationships with publishing partners and bulk purchasing power. The program also reduces student stress during the purchasing process and provides a method to easily access, manage and use all course materials regardless of format or cost.

The cost depends on how many credit hours you're taking.

Fall and Spring: You'll be charged $30 per credit hour up to 12 credit hours. After that, the cost is capped at $360, so if you're taking 12 or more credits, you’ll pay the flat rate of $360.

Examples:

Fall/Spring:

• 6 credits = $180
• 9 credits = $270
• 12+ credits = $360

This pricing structure is designed to make your course materials more predictable and affordable each semester.

Depending on your classes and the course materials your faculty requires, you may receive a combination of: digital course materials, printed textbooks, printed lab manual or workbooks.

Required materials are supplied at the beginning of each term. The materials will be accessible on or before day one of class. Please continue to check your school email (from [email protected]) before the start of each term. 

Yes. For printed materials, you will receive an email (check your school email address) when the materials are ready for pick-up. For an additional fee, you can choose to have materials shipped. Contact the Longwood University Store at [email protected] for details.

Printed materials are yours to keep at the end of each term. Digital materials can be accessed for a minimum of 180 days and may be available for longer period of time based on the material adopted and the publisher's terms.

Print or digital format is determined based on the adopted material for the specific course prior to the start of class. As a student, if you have a preferred format (print or digital) for textbooks, you should first check with your faculty member to see what format has been chosen for the course.

If it is a digital version, you can contact the Longwood University Store or available print options.

If you are a student with a qualified disability requiring print versions or other accommodations, please contact Accessibility Resources for more information.

Only materials identified by your professor as “required” are included in the BookBundle program. All “recommended” materials will be available for purchase separately at the Longwood University Store.

While all students are automatically enrolled in the BookBundle program, you may choose to opt-out and are then responsible for finding/purchasing your materials independently. Students not interested in participating must take action to opt out of the program by the opt-out deadline each term. There is no penalty to opt-out.

All students are automatically enrolled in the BookBundle Program when they register for their courses. Students not interested in the program benefits can opt-out of the program during specified opt-out periods. Students will be emailed the option to opt-out of the BookBundle program at the start of each term.

The opt-out portal will open on July 7, 2025, and close on September 2, 2025.

To opt-out, check your school email for information and/or visit the Opt Out Portal.

For all other questions, contact your Longwood University Store at [email protected] for information on how to opt-out.

If the opt-out period has not ended, you can opt back in by going to the opt-out portal and choosing “Opt-In”. You can login to the opt-out portal by clicking an opt-out link provided by the school or by checking your school email for the link to the opt-out portal.

If you add or drop a course, that information is automatically transmitted to the Longwood University Store.  

• Added courses: Within 24 hours of adding a course, you will receive an email to your school email address with details on how to access your digital materials. These digital materials will automatically move with you in Canvas. For printed materials, you will receive an email to your school email address letting you know when the new print materials are ready for pick-up.
• Dropped courses: For courses dropped prior to the last day to drop/add/opt-out deadline, access to electronic or digital materials will be automatically disabled. Printed materials must be returned to the Longwood University Store.

If that course includes printed material, that material is yours to keep. If that course includes digital material, the length of access is dependent on those specific materials. Please contact the Longwood University Store at [email protected] for details.

Check your student email for program information, talk with your faculty, and contact your Longwood University Store team for more assistance.

Any additional questions, please contact your Longwood University Store team at [email protected].